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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.99, 577.61 and 141.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.99, 577.61 and 141.55 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.99 : 577.61 = 141.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.99/577.61 = 141.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.99x = 577.61 × 141.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.99x = 81,760.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,760.70/384.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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