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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.38, 576.69 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.38, 576.69 and 140.91 is: 211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.38 : 576.69 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.38/576.69 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.38x = 576.69 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.38x = 81,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,258.70/384.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.40

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