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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.68, 577.04 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.68, 577.04 and 96.12 is: 144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.68 : 577.04 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.68/577.04 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.68x = 577.04 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.68x = 55,465.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,465.08/384.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.18

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