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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.76, 575.25 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.76, 575.25 and 140.15 is: 210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.76 : 575.25 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.76/575.25 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.76x = 575.25 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.76x = 80,618.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,618.41/383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.08

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