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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.83, 539.70 and 143.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.83, 539.70 and 143.41 is: 215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.83 : 539.70 = 143.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.83/539.70 = 143.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.83x = 539.70 × 143.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.83x = 77,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,398.38/359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.10

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