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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.30, 550.70 and 144.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.30, 550.70 and 144.73 is: 217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.30 : 550.70 = 144.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.30/550.70 = 144.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.30x = 550.70 × 144.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.30x = 79,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,703.36/367.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.00

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