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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384, 575.73 and 140.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384, 575.73 and 140.49 is: 210.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384 : 575.73 = 140.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384/575.73 = 140.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384x = 575.73 × 140.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384x = 80,884.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,884.31/384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.64

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