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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.80, 577.28 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.80, 577.28 and 141.40 is: 212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.80 : 577.28 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.80/577.28 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.80x = 577.28 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.80x = 81,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,627.39/384.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.13

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