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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.03, 575.88 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.03, 575.88 and 149.73 is: 224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.03 : 575.88 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.03/575.88 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.03x = 575.88 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.03x = 86,226.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,226.51/384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.53

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