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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.14, 540.31 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.14, 540.31 and 143.87 is: 215.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.14 : 540.31 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.14/540.31 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.14x = 540.31 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.14x = 77,731.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,731.34/360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.84

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