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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.02, 580.16 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.02, 580.16 and 143.48 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.02 : 580.16 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.02/580.16 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.02x = 580.16 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.02x = 83,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,237.74/387.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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