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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.76, 578.39 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.76, 578.39 and 142.26 is: 213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.76 : 578.39 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.76/578.39 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.76x = 578.39 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.76x = 82,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,281.76/385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.30

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