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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.07, 577.49 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.07, 577.49 and 141.59 is: 212.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.07 : 577.49 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.07/577.49 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.07x = 577.49 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.07x = 81,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,763.21/385.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.34

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