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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.91, 575.96 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.91, 575.96 and 140.45 is: 210.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.91 : 575.96 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.91/575.96 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.91x = 575.96 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.91x = 80,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,890.00/383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.70

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