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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.77, 576.78 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.77, 576.78 and 141.23 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.77 : 576.78 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.77/576.78 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.77x = 576.78 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.77x = 81,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,455.76/384.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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