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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.23, 571.89 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.23, 571.89 and 150.09 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.23 : 571.89 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.23/571.89 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.23x = 571.89 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.23x = 85,834.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,834.97/381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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