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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.34, 577.68 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.34, 577.68 and 141.82 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.34 : 577.68 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.34/577.68 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.34x = 577.68 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.34x = 81,926.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,926.58/385.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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