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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.99, 576.96 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.99, 576.96 and 141.28 is: 211.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.99 : 576.96 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.99/576.96 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.99x = 576.96 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.99x = 81,512.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,512.91/384.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.73

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