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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.63, 577.25 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.63, 577.25 and 141.33 is: 212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.63 : 577.25 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.63/577.25 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.63x = 577.25 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.63x = 81,582.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,582.74/384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.11

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