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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.82, 577.28 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.82, 577.28 and 141.30 is: 211.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.82 : 577.28 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.82/577.28 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.82x = 577.28 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.82x = 81,569.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,569.66/384.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.97

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