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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.74, 575.43 and 140.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.74, 575.43 and 140.38 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.74 : 575.43 = 140.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.74/575.43 = 140.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.74x = 575.43 × 140.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.74x = 80,778.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,778.86/383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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