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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.26, 546.19 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.26, 546.19 and 144.68 is: 216.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.26 : 546.19 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.26/546.19 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.26x = 546.19 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.26x = 79,022.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,022.77/364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.94

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