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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.05, 577.35 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.05, 577.35 and 141.48 is: 212.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.05 : 577.35 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.05/577.35 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.05x = 577.35 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.05x = 81,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,683.48/385.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.14

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