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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.56, 543.86 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.56, 543.86 and 146.13 is: 219.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.56 : 543.86 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.56/543.86 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.56x = 543.86 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.56x = 79,474.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,474.26/362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.20

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