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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.74, 577.14 and 141.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.74, 577.14 and 141.27 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.74 : 577.14 = 141.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.74/577.14 = 141.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.74x = 577.14 × 141.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.74x = 81,532.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,532.57/384.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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