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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.05, 571.19 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.05, 571.19 and 149.79 is: 224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.05 : 571.19 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.05/571.19 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.05x = 571.19 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.05x = 85,558.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,558.55/381.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.53

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