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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 539.52 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 539.52 and 143.28 is: 214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 539.52 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/539.52 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 539.52 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 77,302.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,302.43/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.87

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