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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.96, 540.47 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.96, 540.47 and 143.96 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.96 : 540.47 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.96/540.47 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.96x = 540.47 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.96x = 77,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,803.72/359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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