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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.96, 581.89 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.96, 581.89 and 141.15 is: 211.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.96 : 581.89 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.96/581.89 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.96x = 581.89 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.96x = 82,133.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,133.77/387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.71

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