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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.15, 576.03 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.15, 576.03 and 140.55 is: 210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.15 : 576.03 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.15/576.03 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.15x = 576.03 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.15x = 80,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,961.02/384.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.75

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