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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.08, 571.77 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.08, 571.77 and 150.13 is: 225.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.08 : 571.77 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.08/571.77 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.08x = 571.77 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.08x = 85,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,840.54/381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.25

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