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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.73, 580.32 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.73, 580.32 and 143.43 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.73 : 580.32 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.73/580.32 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.73x = 580.32 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.73x = 83,232.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,232.75/386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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