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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.73, 575.68 and 140.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.73, 575.68 and 140.26 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.73 : 575.68 = 140.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.73/575.68 = 140.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.73x = 575.68 × 140.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.73x = 80,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,742.00/383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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