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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.06, 579.17 and 142.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.06, 579.17 and 142.59 is: 213.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.06 : 579.17 = 142.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.06/579.17 = 142.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.06x = 579.17 × 142.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.06x = 82,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,580.24/386.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.91

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