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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.93, 580.43 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.93, 580.43 and 143.40 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.93 : 580.43 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.93/580.43 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.93x = 580.43 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.93x = 83,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,232.95/386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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