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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.14, 571.54 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.14, 571.54 and 149.98 is: 224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.14 : 571.54 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.14/571.54 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.14x = 571.54 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.14x = 85,719.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,719.57/381.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.90

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