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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 572 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 572 and 150.28 is: 225.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 572 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/572 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 572 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 85,960.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,960.16/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.38

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