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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.66, 572.63 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.66, 572.63 and 150.42 is: 225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.66 : 572.63 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.66/572.63 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.66x = 572.63 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.66x = 86,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,134.25/381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.68

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