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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 572.76 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 572.76 and 150.75 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 572.76 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/572.76 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 572.76 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 86,343.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,343.57/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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