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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.91, 577.46 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.91, 577.46 and 141.44 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.91 : 577.46 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.91/577.46 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.91x = 577.46 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.91x = 81,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,673.41/384.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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