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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.29, 577.93 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.29, 577.93 and 141.72 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.29 : 577.93 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.29/577.93 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.29x = 577.93 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.29x = 81,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,904.24/385.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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