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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.11, 539.86 and 143.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.11, 539.86 and 143.64 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.11 : 539.86 = 143.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.11/539.86 = 143.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.11x = 539.86 × 143.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.11x = 77,545.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,545.49/360.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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