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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 580.06 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 580.06 and 143.37 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 580.06 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/580.06 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 580.06 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 83,163.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,163.38/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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