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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.01, 576.05 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.01, 576.05 and 140.50 is: 210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.01 : 576.05 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.01/576.05 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.01x = 576.05 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.01x = 80,935.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,935.04/384.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.76

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