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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.39, 577.71 and 141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.39, 577.71 and 141.85 is: 212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.39 : 577.71 = 141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.39/577.71 = 141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.39x = 577.71 × 141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.39x = 81,948.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,948.16/385.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.64

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