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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.13, 576.27 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.13, 576.27 and 140.65 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.13 : 576.27 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.13/576.27 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.13x = 576.27 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.13x = 81,050.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,050.93/384.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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