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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.06, 577.65 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.06, 577.65 and 141.76 is: 212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.06 : 577.65 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.06/577.65 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.06x = 577.65 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.06x = 81,887.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,887.66/385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.66

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