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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.47, 580.01 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.47, 580.01 and 143.07 is: 214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.47 : 580.01 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.47/580.01 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.47x = 580.01 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.47x = 82,982.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,982.03/386.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.72

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