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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.01, 571.02 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.01, 571.02 and 149.68 is: 224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.01 : 571.02 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.01/571.02 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.01x = 571.02 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.01x = 85,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,470.27/381.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.33

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