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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 580.19 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 580.19 and 143.25 is: 214.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 580.19 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/580.19 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 580.19 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 83,111.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,111.50/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.93

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