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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.63, 579.99 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.63, 579.99 and 143.16 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.63 : 579.99 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.63/579.99 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.63x = 579.99 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.63x = 83,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,028.47/386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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