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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.19, 566.93 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.19, 566.93 and 147.23 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.19 : 566.93 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.19/566.93 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.19x = 566.93 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.19x = 83,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,466.27/378.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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