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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.67, 575.70 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.67, 575.70 and 140.22 is: 210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.67 : 575.70 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.67/575.70 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.67x = 575.70 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.67x = 80,724.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,724.65/383.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.40

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