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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.21, 571.73 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.21, 571.73 and 150.02 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.21 : 571.73 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.21/571.73 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.21x = 571.73 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.21x = 85,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,770.18/381.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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