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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.27, 571.44 and 149.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.27, 571.44 and 149.93 is: 224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.27 : 571.44 = 149.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.27/571.44 = 149.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.27x = 571.44 × 149.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.27x = 85,675.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,675.36/381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.71

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