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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.00, 544.50 and 103.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.00, 544.50 and 103.00 is: 154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.00 : 544.50 = 103.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.00/544.50 = 103.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.00x = 544.50 × 103.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.00x = 56,080.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,080.26/363.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.49

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