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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.87, 540 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.87, 540 and 143.46 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.87 : 540 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.87/540 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.87x = 540 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.87x = 77,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,468.40/359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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