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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.91, 539.93 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.91, 539.93 and 143.51 is: 215.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.91 : 539.93 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.91/539.93 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.91x = 539.93 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.91x = 77,483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,483.01/359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.28

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