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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.78, 578.55 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.78, 578.55 and 138.94 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.78 : 578.55 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.78/578.55 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.78x = 578.55 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.78x = 80,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,383.74/385.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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