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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.08, 540.26 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.08, 540.26 and 143.64 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.08 : 540.26 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.08/540.26 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.08x = 540.26 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.08x = 77,602.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,602.23/360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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