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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.90, 574.14 and 151.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.90, 574.14 and 151.56 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.90 : 574.14 = 151.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.90/574.14 = 151.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.90x = 574.14 × 151.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.90x = 87,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,013.79/382.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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