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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.52, 578.33 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.52, 578.33 and 142.02 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.52 : 578.33 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.52/578.33 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.52x = 578.33 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.52x = 82,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,137.22/385.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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