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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.12, 575.73 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.12, 575.73 and 140.37 is: 210.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.12 : 575.73 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.12/575.73 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.12x = 575.73 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.12x = 80,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,815.22/384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.39

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