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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.84, 577.08 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.84, 577.08 and 141.20 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.84 : 577.08 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.84/577.08 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.84x = 577.08 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.84x = 81,483.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,483.70/384.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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