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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.98, 580.64 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.98, 580.64 and 143.45 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.98 : 580.64 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.98/580.64 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.98x = 580.64 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.98x = 83,292.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,292.81/386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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