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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.96, 540.06 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.96, 540.06 and 143.60 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.96 : 540.06 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.96/540.06 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.96x = 540.06 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.96x = 77,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,552.62/359.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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