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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.69, 573.81 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.69, 573.81 and 151.39 is: 227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.69 : 573.81 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.69/573.81 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.69x = 573.81 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.69x = 86,869.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,869.10/382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.00

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