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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.64, 580.26 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.64, 580.26 and 143.34 is: 215.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.64 : 580.26 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.64/580.26 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.64x = 580.26 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.64x = 83,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,174.47/386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.12

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