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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 578.76 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 578.76 and 142.56 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 578.76 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/578.76 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 578.76 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 82,508.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,508.03/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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