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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.55, 579.90 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.55, 579.90 and 143.07 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.55 : 579.90 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.55/579.90 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.55x = 579.90 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.55x = 82,966.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,966.29/386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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