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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.62, 572.84 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.62, 572.84 and 150.50 is: 225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.62 : 572.84 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.62/572.84 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.62x = 572.84 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.62x = 86,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,212.42/381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.91

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