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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.04, 577.56 and 141.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.04, 577.56 and 141.46 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.04 : 577.56 = 141.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.04/577.56 = 141.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.04x = 577.56 × 141.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.04x = 81,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,701.64/385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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