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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.25, 539.04 and 142.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.25, 539.04 and 142.77 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.25 : 539.04 = 142.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.25/539.04 = 142.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.25x = 539.04 × 142.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.25x = 76,958.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,958.74/359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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