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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.06, 540.09 and 143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.06, 540.09 and 143.63 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.06 : 540.09 = 143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.06/540.09 = 143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.06x = 540.09 × 143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.06x = 77,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,572.45/360.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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