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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.63, 575.66 and 152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.63, 575.66 and 152.63 is: 229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.63 : 575.66 = 152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.63/575.66 = 152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.63x = 575.66 × 152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.63x = 87,860.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,860.49/383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.03

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