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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.15, 576.19 and 140.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.15, 576.19 and 140.71 is: 211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.15 : 576.19 = 140.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.15/576.19 = 140.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.15x = 576.19 × 140.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.15x = 81,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,075.69/384.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.05

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