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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.17, 571.73 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.17, 571.73 and 150.05 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.17 : 571.73 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.17/571.73 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.17x = 571.73 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.17x = 85,784.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,784.48/381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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