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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.30, 578.02 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.30, 578.02 and 141.82 is: 212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.30 : 578.02 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.30/578.02 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.30x = 578.02 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.30x = 81,971.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,971.91/385.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.75

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