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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.01, 578.84 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.01, 578.84 and 142.36 is: 213.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.01 : 578.84 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.01/578.84 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.01x = 578.84 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.01x = 82,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,401.50/386.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.47

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