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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.32, 544.92 and 143.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.32, 544.92 and 143.90 is: 215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.32 : 544.92 = 143.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.32/544.92 = 143.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.32x = 544.92 × 143.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.32x = 78,413.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,413.99/363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.83

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