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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.88, 575.84 and 140.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.88, 575.84 and 140.59 is: 210.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.88 : 575.84 = 140.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.88/575.84 = 140.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.88x = 575.84 × 140.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.88x = 80,957.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,957.35/383.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.89

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