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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.73, 545.19 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.73, 545.19 and 147.28 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.73 : 545.19 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.73/545.19 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.73x = 545.19 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.73x = 80,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,295.58/363.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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