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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.94, 576.90 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.94, 576.90 and 141.23 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.94 : 576.90 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.94/576.90 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.94x = 576.90 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.94x = 81,475.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,475.59/384.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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