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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.56, 577.85 and 141.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.56, 577.85 and 141.86 is: 212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.56 : 577.85 = 141.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.56/577.85 = 141.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.56x = 577.85 × 141.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.56x = 81,970.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,970.20/385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.60

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