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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.82, 571.27 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.82, 571.27 and 149.73 is: 224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.82 : 571.27 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.82/571.27 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.82x = 571.27 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.82x = 85,536.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,536.26/380.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.61

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