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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.04, 540 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.04, 540 and 143.44 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.04 : 540 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.04/540 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.04x = 540 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.04x = 77,457.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,457.60/360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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