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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.24, 581.03 and 143.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.24, 581.03 and 143.71 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.24 : 581.03 = 143.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.24/581.03 = 143.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.24x = 581.03 × 143.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.24x = 83,498.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,498.19/387.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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