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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.01, 571.25 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.01, 571.25 and 149.92 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.01 : 571.25 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.01/571.25 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.01x = 571.25 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.01x = 85,642.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,642.21/381.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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