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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.17, 580.85 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.17, 580.85 and 143.76 is: 215.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.17 : 580.85 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.17/580.85 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.17x = 580.85 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.17x = 83,503.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,503.00/387.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.68

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