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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.97, 540.04 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.97, 540.04 and 143.55 is: 215.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.97 : 540.04 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.97/540.04 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.97x = 540.04 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.97x = 77,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,522.74/359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.36

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