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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.55, 580.02 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.55, 580.02 and 143.13 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.55 : 580.02 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.55/580.02 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.55x = 580.02 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.55x = 83,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,018.26/386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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