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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.32, 576.37 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.32, 576.37 and 140.83 is: 211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.32 : 576.37 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.32/576.37 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.32x = 576.37 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.32x = 81,170.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,170.19/384.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.20

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