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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 546.13 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 546.13 and 144.74 is: 217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 546.13 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/546.13 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 546.13 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 79,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,047.86/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.12

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