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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.75, 580.14 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.75, 580.14 and 155.75 is: 233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.75 : 580.14 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.75/580.14 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.75x = 580.14 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.75x = 90,356.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,356.81/386.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.63

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