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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.99, 575.46 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.99, 575.46 and 140.28 is: 210.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.99 : 575.46 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.99/575.46 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.99x = 575.46 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.99x = 80,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,725.53/383.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.23

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