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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.84, 573.00 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.84, 573.00 and 150.69 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.84 : 573.00 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.84/573.00 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.84x = 573.00 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.84x = 86,347.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,347.80/381.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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