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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.80, 539.70 and 143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.80, 539.70 and 143.38 is: 215.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.80 : 539.70 = 143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.80/539.70 = 143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.80x = 539.70 × 143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.80x = 77,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,380.84/359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.07

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