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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.55, 571.94 and 150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.55, 571.94 and 150.29 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.55 : 571.94 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.55/571.94 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.55x = 571.94 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.55x = 85,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,956.86/381.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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