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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.98, 580.70 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.98, 580.70 and 143.68 is: 215.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.98 : 580.70 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.98/580.70 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.98x = 580.70 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.98x = 83,434.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,434.98/386.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.61

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