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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.98, 579.14 and 142.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.98, 579.14 and 142.45 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.98 : 579.14 = 142.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.98/579.14 = 142.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.98x = 579.14 × 142.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.98x = 82,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,498.49/385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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