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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.01, 575.65 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.01, 575.65 and 140.47 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.01 : 575.65 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.01/575.65 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.01x = 575.65 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.01x = 80,861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,861.56/384.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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