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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.29, 546.40 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.29, 546.40 and 144.91 is: 217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.29 : 546.40 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.29/546.40 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.29x = 546.40 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.29x = 79,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,177.02/364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.35

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