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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.76, 580.04 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.76, 580.04 and 143.25 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.76 : 580.04 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.76/580.04 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.76x = 580.04 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.76x = 83,090.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,090.01/386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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