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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.31, 577.92 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.31, 577.92 and 141.81 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.31 : 577.92 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.31/577.92 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.31x = 577.92 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.31x = 81,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,954.84/385.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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