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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.14, 547.35 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.14, 547.35 and 145.69 is: 218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.14 : 547.35 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.14/547.35 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.14x = 547.35 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.14x = 79,742.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,742.69/365.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.39

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