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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.60, 572.54 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.60, 572.54 and 150.60 is: 225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.60 : 572.54 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.60/572.54 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.60x = 572.54 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.60x = 86,224.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,224.52/381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.96

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