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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.54, 523.85 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.54, 523.85 and 143.87 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.54 : 523.85 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.54/523.85 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.54x = 523.85 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.54x = 75,366.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,366.30/349.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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