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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.11, 584.97 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.11, 584.97 and 143.14 is: 214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.11 : 584.97 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.11/584.97 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.11x = 584.97 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.11x = 83,731.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,731.14/390.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.64

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