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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 580.53 and 143.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 580.53 and 143.49 is: 215.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 580.53 = 143.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/580.53 = 143.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 580.53 × 143.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 83,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,300.25/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.17

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