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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.23, 571.85 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.23, 571.85 and 149.96 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.23 : 571.85 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.23/571.85 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.23x = 571.85 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.23x = 85,755.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,755.31/381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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