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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.01, 540.11 and 143.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.01, 540.11 and 143.61 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.01 : 540.11 = 143.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.01/540.11 = 143.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.01x = 540.11 × 143.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.01x = 77,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,565.20/360.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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