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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.16, 571.60 and 149.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.16, 571.60 and 149.86 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.16 : 571.60 = 149.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.16/571.60 = 149.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.16x = 571.60 × 149.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.16x = 85,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,659.98/381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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