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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.89, 577.40 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.89, 577.40 and 141.35 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.89 : 577.40 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.89/577.40 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.89x = 577.40 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.89x = 81,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,611.90/384.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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