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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.76, 576.89 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.76, 576.89 and 141.26 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.76 : 576.89 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.76/576.89 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.76x = 576.89 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.76x = 81,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,488.42/384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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