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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.46, 576.35 and 140.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.46, 576.35 and 140.93 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.46 : 576.35 = 140.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.46/576.35 = 140.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.46x = 576.35 × 140.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.46x = 81,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,222.50/384.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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