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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.18, 544.62 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.18, 544.62 and 143.76 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.18 : 544.62 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.18/544.62 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.18x = 544.62 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.18x = 78,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,294.57/363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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