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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.63, 571.19 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.63, 571.19 and 149.51 is: 224.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.63 : 571.19 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.63/571.19 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.63x = 571.19 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.63x = 85,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,400.42/380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.37

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