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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 580.60 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 580.60 and 140.22 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 580.60 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/580.60 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 580.60 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 81,411.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,411.73/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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