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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.53, 572.37 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.53, 572.37 and 150.53 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.53 : 572.37 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.53/572.37 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.53x = 572.37 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.53x = 86,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,155.43/381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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