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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.19, 578.03 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.19, 578.03 and 141.69 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.19 : 578.03 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.19/578.03 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.19x = 578.03 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.19x = 81,900.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,900.36/385.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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