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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.07, 571.44 and 149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.07, 571.44 and 149.83 is: 224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.07 : 571.44 = 149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.07/571.44 = 149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.07x = 571.44 × 149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.07x = 85,618.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,618.86/381.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.68

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