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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.70, 575.79 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.70, 575.79 and 140.20 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.70 : 575.79 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.70/575.79 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.70x = 575.79 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.70x = 80,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,725.76/383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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