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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.86, 577.17 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.86, 577.17 and 141.56 is: 212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.86 : 577.17 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.86/577.17 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.86x = 577.17 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.86x = 81,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,701.30/384.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.29

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