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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.68, 580.02 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.68, 580.02 and 143.20 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.68 : 580.02 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.68/580.02 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.68x = 580.02 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.68x = 83,058.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,058.86/386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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