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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.26, 576.02 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.26, 576.02 and 140.72 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.26 : 576.02 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.26/576.02 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.26x = 576.02 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.26x = 81,055.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,055.01/384.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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