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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.41, 580.95 and 143.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.41, 580.95 and 143.78 is: 215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.41 : 580.95 = 143.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.41/580.95 = 143.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.41x = 580.95 × 143.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.41x = 83,526.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,526.09/387.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.60

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