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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.23, 580.82 and 140.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.23, 580.82 and 140.43 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.23 : 580.82 = 140.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.23/580.82 = 140.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.23x = 580.82 × 140.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.23x = 81,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,564.90/387.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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