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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.54, 575.34 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.54, 575.34 and 140.06 is: 210.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.54 : 575.34 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.54/575.34 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.54x = 575.34 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.54x = 80,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,583.03/383.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.11

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