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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.26, 547.69 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.26, 547.69 and 145.68 is: 218.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.26 : 547.69 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.26/547.69 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.26x = 547.69 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.26x = 79,787.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,787.48/365.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.44

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