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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.06, 579.39 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.06, 579.39 and 142.65 is: 214.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.06 : 579.39 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.06/579.39 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.06x = 579.39 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.06x = 82,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,650.53/386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.09

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