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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.92, 539.57 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.92, 539.57 and 143.36 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.92 : 539.57 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.92/539.57 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.92x = 539.57 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.92x = 77,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,352.76/359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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