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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.61, 576.90 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.61, 576.90 and 141.12 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.61 : 576.90 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.61/576.90 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.61x = 576.90 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.61x = 81,410.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,410.11/384.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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