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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.92, 539.70 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.92, 539.70 and 143.56 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.92 : 539.70 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.92/539.70 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.92x = 539.70 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.92x = 77,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,479.33/359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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