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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.40, 577.73 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.40, 577.73 and 141.76 is: 212.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.40 : 577.73 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.40/577.73 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.40x = 577.73 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.40x = 81,899.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,899.00/385.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.50

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