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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.41, 578.12 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.41, 578.12 and 141.80 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.41 : 578.12 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.41/578.12 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.41x = 578.12 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.41x = 81,977.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,977.42/385.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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