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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.66, 579.98 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.66, 579.98 and 143.19 is: 214.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.66 : 579.98 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.66/579.98 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.66x = 579.98 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.66x = 83,047.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,047.69/386.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.78

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