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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.89, 574.20 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.89, 574.20 and 151.73 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.89 : 574.20 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.89/574.20 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.89x = 574.20 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.89x = 87,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,123.37/382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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