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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.37, 580.71 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.37, 580.71 and 143.73 is: 215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.37 : 580.71 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.37/580.71 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.37x = 580.71 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.37x = 83,465.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,465.45/387.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.47

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