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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.42, 539.21 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.42, 539.21 and 143 is: 214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.42 : 539.21 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.42/539.21 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.42x = 539.21 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.42x = 77,107.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,107.03/359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.53

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