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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.73, 579.81 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.73, 579.81 and 143.43 is: 215.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.73 : 579.81 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.73/579.81 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.73x = 579.81 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.73x = 83,162.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,162.15/386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.04

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