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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.23, 540.14 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.23, 540.14 and 143.69 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.23 : 540.14 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.23/540.14 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.23x = 540.14 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.23x = 77,609.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,609.30/360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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