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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.95, 577.49 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.95, 577.49 and 141.81 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.95 : 577.49 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.95/577.49 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.95x = 577.49 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.95x = 81,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,893.15/384.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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