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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.41, 578.21 and 141.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.41, 578.21 and 141.95 is: 212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.41 : 578.21 = 141.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.41/578.21 = 141.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.41x = 578.21 × 141.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.41x = 82,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,076.91/385.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.96

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