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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.74, 539.59 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.74, 539.59 and 143.16 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.74 : 539.59 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.74/539.59 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.74x = 539.59 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.74x = 77,247.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,247.70/359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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