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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.90, 577.27 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.90, 577.27 and 141.49 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.90 : 577.27 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.90/577.27 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.90x = 577.27 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.90x = 81,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,677.93/384.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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