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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 539.82 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 539.82 and 143.49 is: 215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 539.82 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/539.82 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 539.82 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 77,458.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,458.77/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.31

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