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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.97, 580.76 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.97, 580.76 and 143.57 is: 215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.97 : 580.76 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.97/580.76 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.97x = 580.76 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.97x = 83,379.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,379.71/386.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.47

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