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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.20, 580.46 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.20, 580.46 and 143.68 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.20 : 580.46 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.20/580.46 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.20x = 580.46 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.20x = 83,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,400.49/387.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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