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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 539.41 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 539.41 and 143.07 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 539.41 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/539.41 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 539.41 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 77,170.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,170.33/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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