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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.03, 580.41 and 143.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.03, 580.41 and 143.55 is: 215.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.03 : 580.41 = 143.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.03/580.41 = 143.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.03x = 580.41 × 143.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.03x = 83,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,317.86/387.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.27

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