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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 573.10 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 573.10 and 150.92 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 573.10 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/573.10 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 573.10 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 86,492.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,492.25/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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