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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.04, 578.92 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.04, 578.92 and 142.52 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.04 : 578.92 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.04/578.92 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.04x = 578.92 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.04x = 82,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,507.68/386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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