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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.24, 575.87 and 140.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.24, 575.87 and 140.48 is: 210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.24 : 575.87 = 140.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.24/575.87 = 140.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.24x = 575.87 × 140.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.24x = 80,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,894.64/384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.53

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