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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.41, 576.72 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.41, 576.72 and 140.94 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.41 : 576.72 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.41/576.72 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.41x = 576.72 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.41x = 81,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,282.92/384.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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