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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.92, 540.12 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.92, 540.12 and 143.54 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.92 : 540.12 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.92/540.12 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.92x = 540.12 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.92x = 77,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,528.82/359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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