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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.88, 577.58 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.88, 577.58 and 141.60 is: 212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.88 : 577.58 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.88/577.58 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.88x = 577.58 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.88x = 81,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,785.33/384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.50

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