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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 539.87 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 539.87 and 143.36 is: 215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 539.87 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/539.87 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 539.87 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 77,392.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,392.35/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.01

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