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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.10, 580.59 and 143.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.10, 580.59 and 143.57 is: 215.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.10 : 580.59 = 143.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.10/580.59 = 143.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.10x = 580.59 × 143.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.10x = 83,352.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,352.40/387.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.33

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