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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 577.80 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 577.80 and 141.78 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 577.80 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/577.80 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 577.80 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 81,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,920.48/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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