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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.19, 576.24 and 140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.19, 576.24 and 140.65 is: 210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.19 : 576.24 = 140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.19/576.24 = 140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.19x = 576.24 × 140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.19x = 81,045.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,045.27/384.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.95

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