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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.63, 578.09 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.63, 578.09 and 141.97 is: 212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.63 : 578.09 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.63/578.09 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.63x = 578.09 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.63x = 82,067.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,067.84/385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.82

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