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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.59, 577.19 and 141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.59, 577.19 and 141.18 is: 211.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.59 : 577.19 = 141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.59/577.19 = 141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.59x = 577.19 × 141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.59x = 81,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,487.68/384.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.88

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