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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.74, 579.48 and 143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.74, 579.48 and 143.11 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.74 : 579.48 = 143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.74/579.48 = 143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.74x = 579.48 × 143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.74x = 82,929.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,929.38/386.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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