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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.13, 577.34 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.13, 577.34 and 141.47 is: 212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.13 : 577.34 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.13/577.34 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.13x = 577.34 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.13x = 81,672.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,672.70/385.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.07

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