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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.86, 539.79 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.86, 539.79 and 143.44 is: 215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.86 : 539.79 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.86/539.79 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.86x = 539.79 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.86x = 77,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,427.48/359.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.16

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