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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.41, 578.35 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.41, 578.35 and 142.11 is: 213.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.41 : 578.35 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.41/578.35 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.41x = 578.35 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.41x = 82,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,189.23/385.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.25

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