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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.37, 572.01 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.37, 572.01 and 150.25 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.37 : 572.01 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.37/572.01 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.37x = 572.01 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.37x = 85,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,944.50/381.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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