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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.71, 577.05 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.71, 577.05 and 96.14 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.71 : 577.05 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.71/577.05 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.71x = 577.05 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.71x = 55,479.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,479.39/384.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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