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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.68, 575.45 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.68, 575.45 and 140.21 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.68 : 575.45 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.68/575.45 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.68x = 575.45 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.68x = 80,680.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,680.27/383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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