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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.27, 540.44 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.27, 540.44 and 143.82 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.27 : 540.44 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.27/540.44 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.27x = 540.44 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.27x = 77,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,725.36/360.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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