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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.04, 578.46 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.04, 578.46 and 142.50 is: 213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.04 : 578.46 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.04/578.46 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.04x = 578.46 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.04x = 82,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,430.55/386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.53

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