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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.08, 578.88 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.08, 578.88 and 142.56 is: 213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.08 : 578.88 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.08/578.88 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.08x = 578.88 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.08x = 82,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,525.13/386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.75

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