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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.16, 577.38 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.16, 577.38 and 141.52 is: 212.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.16 : 577.38 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.16/577.38 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.16x = 577.38 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.16x = 81,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,710.82/385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.15

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