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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 573.16 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 573.16 and 151.20 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 573.16 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/573.16 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 573.16 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 86,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,661.79/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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