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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.26, 580.76 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.26, 580.76 and 140.40 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.26 : 580.76 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.26/580.76 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.26x = 580.76 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.26x = 81,540.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,540.18/387.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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