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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 571.99 and 150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 571.99 and 150.29 is: 225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 571.99 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/571.99 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 571.99 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 85,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,961.14/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.32

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