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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.91, 573.09 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.91, 573.09 and 150.76 is: 226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.91 : 573.09 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.91/573.09 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.91x = 573.09 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.91x = 86,396.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,396.56/381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.23

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