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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.98, 577.64 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.98, 577.64 and 141.45 is: 212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.98 : 577.64 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.98/577.64 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.98x = 577.64 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.98x = 81,707.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,707.53/384.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.24

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