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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577.26 and 141.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577.26 and 141.41 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577.26 = 141.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577.26 = 141.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577.26 × 141.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 81,631.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,631.78/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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