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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.40, 576.23 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.40, 576.23 and 140.76 is: 211.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.40 : 576.23 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.40/576.23 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.40x = 576.23 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.40x = 81,110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,110.13/384.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.00

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