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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.78, 572.19 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.78, 572.19 and 150.43 is: 225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.78 : 572.19 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.78/572.19 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.78x = 572.19 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.78x = 86,074.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,074.54/381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.46

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