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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.02, 576.05 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.02, 576.05 and 140.51 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.02 : 576.05 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.02/576.05 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.02x = 576.05 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.02x = 80,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,940.79/384.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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