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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.38, 577.68 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.38, 577.68 and 141.78 is: 212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.38 : 577.68 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.38/577.68 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.38x = 577.68 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.38x = 81,903.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,903.47/385.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.53

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