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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.72, 539.66 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.72, 539.66 and 143.30 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.72 : 539.66 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.72/539.66 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.72x = 539.66 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.72x = 77,334.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,334.99/359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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