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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.31, 585.27 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.31, 585.27 and 143.44 is: 215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.31 : 585.27 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.31/585.27 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.31x = 585.27 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.31x = 83,951.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,951.13/390.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.09

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