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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.40, 539.22 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.40, 539.22 and 143 is: 214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.40 : 539.22 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.40/539.22 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.40x = 539.22 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.40x = 77,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,108.46/359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.55

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