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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.16, 576.47 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.16, 576.47 and 140.70 is: 211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.16 : 576.47 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.16/576.47 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.16x = 576.47 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.16x = 81,109.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,109.33/384.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.13

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