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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.73, 539.19 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.73, 539.19 and 143.28 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.73 : 539.19 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.73/539.19 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.73x = 539.19 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.73x = 77,255.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,255.14/359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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