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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.67, 543.79 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.67, 543.79 and 146.13 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.67 : 543.79 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.67/543.79 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.67x = 543.79 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.67x = 79,464.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,464.03/362.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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