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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.36, 549.45 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.36, 549.45 and 143.96 is: 215.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.36 : 549.45 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.36/549.45 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.36x = 549.45 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.36x = 79,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,096.07/366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.90

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