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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.84, 577.22 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.84, 577.22 and 137.96 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.84 : 577.22 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.84/577.22 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.84x = 577.22 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.84x = 79,633.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,633.27/384.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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