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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.11, 577.26 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.11, 577.26 and 153.93 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.11 : 577.26 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.11/577.26 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.11x = 577.26 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.11x = 88,857.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,857.63/385.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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