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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.70, 577.26 and 141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.70, 577.26 and 141.19 is: 211.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.70 : 577.26 = 141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.70/577.26 = 141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.70x = 577.26 × 141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.70x = 81,503.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,503.34/384.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.86

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