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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577.13 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577.13 and 141.35 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577.13 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577.13 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577.13 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 81,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,573.73/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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