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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.02, 580.43 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.02, 580.43 and 140.19 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.02 : 580.43 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.02/580.43 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.02x = 580.43 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.02x = 81,369.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,369.78/387.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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