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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.18, 580.74 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.18, 580.74 and 143.60 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.18 : 580.74 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.18/580.74 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.18x = 580.74 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.18x = 83,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,394.26/387.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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