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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.74, 579.95 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.74, 579.95 and 143.46 is: 215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.74 : 579.95 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.74/579.95 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.74x = 579.95 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.74x = 83,199.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,199.63/386.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.13

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