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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 580.64 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 580.64 and 156.02 is: 234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 580.64 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/580.64 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 580.64 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 90,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,591.45/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.00

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