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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.96, 575.69 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.96, 575.69 and 140.37 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.96 : 575.69 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.96/575.69 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.96x = 575.69 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.96x = 80,808.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,808.90/383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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