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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.96, 580.34 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.96, 580.34 and 143.35 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.96 : 580.34 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.96/580.34 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.96x = 580.34 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.96x = 83,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,191.02/386.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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