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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.42, 545.07 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.42, 545.07 and 143.96 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.42 : 545.07 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.42/545.07 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.42x = 545.07 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.42x = 78,465.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,465.55/363.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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