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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.17, 577.74 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.17, 577.74 and 141.60 is: 212.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.17 : 577.74 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.17/577.74 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.17x = 577.74 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.17x = 81,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,807.98/385.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.39

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