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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.67, 576.97 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.67, 576.97 and 141.21 is: 211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.67 : 576.97 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.67/576.97 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.67x = 576.97 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.67x = 81,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,474.37/384.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.81

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