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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.60, 543.76 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.60, 543.76 and 146.12 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.60 : 543.76 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.60/543.76 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.60x = 543.76 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.60x = 79,454.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,454.21/362.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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