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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.25, 571.91 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.25, 571.91 and 150.11 is: 225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.25 : 571.91 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.25/571.91 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.25x = 571.91 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.25x = 85,846.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,846.93/381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.17

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