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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.59, 539.67 and 143.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.59, 539.67 and 143.32 is: 215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.59 : 539.67 = 143.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.59/539.67 = 143.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.59x = 539.67 × 143.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.59x = 77,345.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,345.50/359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.09

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