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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.11, 580.57 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.11, 580.57 and 143.51 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.11 : 580.57 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.11/580.57 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.11x = 580.57 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.11x = 83,314.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,314.34/387.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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