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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.17, 577.73 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.17, 577.73 and 141.65 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.17 : 577.73 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.17/577.73 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.17x = 577.73 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.17x = 81,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,831.86/385.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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