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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.14, 579.44 and 142.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.14, 579.44 and 142.69 is: 214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.14 : 579.44 = 142.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.14/579.44 = 142.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.14x = 579.44 × 142.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.14x = 82,680.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,680.29/386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.12

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