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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.67, 578.55 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.67, 578.55 and 142.16 is: 213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.67 : 578.55 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.67/578.55 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.67x = 578.55 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.67x = 82,246.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,246.67/385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.26

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