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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.44, 576.15 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.44, 576.15 and 140.73 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.44 : 576.15 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.44/576.15 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.44x = 576.15 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.44x = 81,081.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,081.59/384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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