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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.48, 580.91 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.48, 580.91 and 143.87 is: 215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.48 : 580.91 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.48/580.91 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.48x = 580.91 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.48x = 83,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,575.52/387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.69

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