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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.39, 576.32 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.39, 576.32 and 140.88 is: 211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.39 : 576.32 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.39/576.32 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.39x = 576.32 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.39x = 81,191.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,191.26/384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.22

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