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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.94, 577.66 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.94, 577.66 and 141.46 is: 212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.94 : 577.66 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.94/577.66 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.94x = 577.66 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.94x = 81,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,715.08/384.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.28

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