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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.29, 578.02 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.29, 578.02 and 141.81 is: 212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.29 : 578.02 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.29/578.02 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.29x = 578.02 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.29x = 81,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,969.02/385.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.75

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