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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.94, 575.61 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.94, 575.61 and 140.64 is: 210.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.94 : 575.61 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.94/575.61 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.94x = 575.61 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.94x = 80,951.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,951.10/383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.84

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