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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.10, 571.72 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.10, 571.72 and 149.98 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.10 : 571.72 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.10/571.72 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.10x = 571.72 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.10x = 85,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,746.57/381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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