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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.77, 575.81 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.77, 575.81 and 140.50 is: 210.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.77 : 575.81 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.77/575.81 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.77x = 575.81 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.77x = 80,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,897.72/383.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.80

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