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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.22, 576.36 and 140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.22, 576.36 and 140.74 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.22 : 576.36 = 140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.22/576.36 = 140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.22x = 576.36 × 140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.22x = 81,116.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,116.91/384.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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