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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.16, 576.33 and 140.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.16, 576.33 and 140.69 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.16 : 576.33 = 140.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.16/576.33 = 140.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.16x = 576.33 × 140.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.16x = 81,083.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,083.87/384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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