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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.77, 576.88 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.77, 576.88 and 141.26 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.77 : 576.88 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.77/576.88 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.77x = 576.88 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.77x = 81,486.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,486.83/384.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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