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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.40, 540.12 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.40, 540.12 and 143.76 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.40 : 540.12 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.40/540.12 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.40x = 540.12 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.40x = 77,647.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,647.65/360.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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