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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.31, 576.50 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.31, 576.50 and 140.78 is: 211.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.31 : 576.50 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.31/576.50 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.31x = 576.50 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.31x = 81,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,159.67/384.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.18

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