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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.99, 580.43 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.99, 580.43 and 143.52 is: 215.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.99 : 580.43 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.99/580.43 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.99x = 580.43 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.99x = 83,303.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,303.31/386.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.26

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