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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.30, 576.45 and 140.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.30, 576.45 and 140.69 is: 211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.30 : 576.45 = 140.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.30/576.45 = 140.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.30x = 576.45 × 140.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.30x = 81,102.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,102.19/384.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.04

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