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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.56, 539.61 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.56, 539.61 and 143.16 is: 214.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.56 : 539.61 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.56/539.61 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.56x = 539.61 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.56x = 77,250.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,250.57/359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.85

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