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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 572.72 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 572.72 and 150.51 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 572.72 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/572.72 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 572.72 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 86,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,196.85/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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