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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.97, 580.56 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.97, 580.56 and 143.58 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.97 : 580.56 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.97/580.56 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.97x = 580.56 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.97x = 83,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,356.80/386.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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