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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.17, 576.35 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.17, 576.35 and 140.66 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.17 : 576.35 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.17/576.35 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.17x = 576.35 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.17x = 81,065.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,065.81/384.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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