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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 580.10 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 580.10 and 143.33 is: 214.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 580.10 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/580.10 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 580.10 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 83,142.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,142.12/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.84

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