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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.89, 573.90 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.89, 573.90 and 151.71 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.89 : 573.90 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.89/573.90 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.89x = 573.90 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.89x = 87,066.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,066.37/382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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