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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.67, 568.26 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.67, 568.26 and 147.56 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.67 : 568.26 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.67/568.26 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.67x = 568.26 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.67x = 83,849.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,849.60/378.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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