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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.85, 572.70 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.85, 572.70 and 150.73 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.85 : 572.70 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.85/572.70 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.85x = 572.70 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.85x = 86,322.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,322.20/381.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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