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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.69, 580.28 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.69, 580.28 and 143.22 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.69 : 580.28 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.69/580.28 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.69x = 580.28 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.69x = 83,107.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,107.70/386.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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