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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.64, 577.26 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.64, 577.26 and 141.34 is: 212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.64 : 577.26 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.64/577.26 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.64x = 577.26 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.64x = 81,589.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,589.93/384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.12

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