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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.70, 580.29 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.70, 580.29 and 143.22 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.70 : 580.29 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.70/580.29 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.70x = 580.29 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.70x = 83,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,109.13/386.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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