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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.88, 577.36 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.88, 577.36 and 141.52 is: 212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.88 : 577.36 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.88/577.36 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.88x = 577.36 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.88x = 81,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,707.99/384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.29

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