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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.98, 577.46 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.98, 577.46 and 141.40 is: 212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.98 : 577.46 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.98/577.46 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.98x = 577.46 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.98x = 81,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,652.84/384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.10

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