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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.67, 579.98 and 143.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.67, 579.98 and 143.15 is: 214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.67 : 579.98 = 143.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.67/579.98 = 143.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.67x = 579.98 × 143.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.67x = 83,020.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,020.52/386.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.71

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