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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.65, 575.13 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.65, 575.13 and 140.01 is: 209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.65 : 575.13 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.65/575.13 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.65x = 575.13 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.65x = 80,523.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,523.95/383.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.89

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