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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.44, 578.16 and 141.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.44, 578.16 and 141.90 is: 212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.44 : 578.16 = 141.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.44/578.16 = 141.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.44x = 578.16 × 141.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.44x = 82,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,040.90/385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.85

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