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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.07, 544.67 and 143.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.07, 544.67 and 143.75 is: 215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.07 : 544.67 = 143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.07/544.67 = 143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.07x = 544.67 × 143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.07x = 78,296.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,296.31/363.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.65

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