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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.08, 577.67 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.08, 577.67 and 141.54 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.08 : 577.67 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.08/577.67 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.08x = 577.67 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.08x = 81,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,763.41/385.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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