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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.70, 539.25 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.70, 539.25 and 143.14 is: 214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.70 : 539.25 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.70/539.25 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.70x = 539.25 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.70x = 77,188.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,188.25/359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.59

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