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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.73, 585.93 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.73, 585.93 and 143.86 is: 215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.73 : 585.93 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.73/585.93 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.73x = 585.93 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.73x = 84,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,291.89/390.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.73

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