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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.09, 580.68 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.09, 580.68 and 143.60 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.09 : 580.68 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.09/580.68 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.09x = 580.68 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.09x = 83,382.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,382.74/387.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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