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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.81, 580.28 and 143.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.81, 580.28 and 143.27 is: 214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.81 : 580.28 = 143.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.81/580.28 = 143.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.81x = 580.28 × 143.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.81x = 83,133.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,133.10/386.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.92

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