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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.64, 576.72 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.64, 576.72 and 141.12 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.64 : 576.72 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.64/576.72 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.64x = 576.72 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.64x = 81,386.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,386.73/384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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