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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.01, 571.49 and 149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.01, 571.49 and 149.84 is: 224.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.01 : 571.49 = 149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.01/571.49 = 149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.01x = 571.49 × 149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.01x = 85,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,629.20/381.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.75

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