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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 572.38 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 572.38 and 150.59 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 572.38 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/572.38 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 572.38 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 86,195.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,195.76/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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