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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.78, 575.83 and 140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.78, 575.83 and 140.33 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.78 : 575.83 = 140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.78/575.83 = 140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.78x = 575.83 × 140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.78x = 80,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,806.22/383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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