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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.48, 577.89 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.48, 577.89 and 141.88 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.48 : 577.89 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.48/577.89 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.48x = 577.89 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.48x = 81,991.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,991.03/385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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