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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.27, 580.94 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.27, 580.94 and 143.72 is: 215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.27 : 580.94 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.27/580.94 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.27x = 580.94 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.27x = 83,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,492.70/387.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.59

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