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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.97, 577.45 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.97, 577.45 and 141.56 is: 212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.97 : 577.45 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.97/577.45 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.97x = 577.45 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.97x = 81,743.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,743.11/384.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.34

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