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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 574.42 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 574.42 and 151.78 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 574.42 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/574.42 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 574.42 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 87,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,184.37/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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