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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.34, 580.83 and 143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.34, 580.83 and 143.70 is: 215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.34 : 580.83 = 143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.34/580.83 = 143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.34x = 580.83 × 143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.34x = 83,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,465.27/387.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.48

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