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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.20, 576.12 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.20, 576.12 and 140.66 is: 210.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.20 : 576.12 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.20/576.12 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.20x = 576.12 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.20x = 81,037.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,037.04/384.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.92

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