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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.93, 573.13 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.93, 573.13 and 150.85 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.93 : 573.13 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.93/573.13 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.93x = 573.13 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.93x = 86,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,453.04/381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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