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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.82, 580.37 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.82, 580.37 and 143.37 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.82 : 580.37 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.82/580.37 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.82x = 580.37 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.82x = 83,206.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,206.93/386.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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