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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.20, 572.06 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.20, 572.06 and 150.05 is: 225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.20 : 572.06 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.20/572.06 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.20x = 572.06 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.20x = 85,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,833.99/381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.17

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