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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.51, 568.08 and 147.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.51, 568.08 and 147.57 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.51 : 568.08 = 147.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.51/568.08 = 147.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.51x = 568.08 × 147.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.51x = 83,831.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,831.57/378.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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