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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.32, 577.87 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.32, 577.87 and 141.83 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.32 : 577.87 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.32/577.87 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.32x = 577.87 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.32x = 81,959.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,959.30/385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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