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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.99, 540.19 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.99, 540.19 and 143.72 is: 215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.99 : 540.19 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.99/540.19 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.99x = 540.19 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.99x = 77,636.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,636.11/359.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.66

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