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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.44, 576.59 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.44, 576.59 and 140.94 is: 211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.44 : 576.59 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.44/576.59 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.44x = 576.59 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.44x = 81,263.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,263.89/384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.39

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