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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 578.03 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 578.03 and 141.84 is: 212.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 578.03 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/578.03 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 578.03 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 81,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,987.07/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.87

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