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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.59, 575.69 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.59, 575.69 and 140.18 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.59 : 575.69 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.59/575.69 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.59x = 575.69 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.59x = 80,700.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,700.96/383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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