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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.08, 575.76 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.08, 575.76 and 140.42 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.08 : 575.76 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.08/575.76 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.08x = 575.76 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.08x = 80,848.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,848.22/384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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