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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.13, 568.77 and 147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.13, 568.77 and 147.95 is: 221.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.13 : 568.77 = 147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.13/568.77 = 147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.13x = 568.77 × 147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.13x = 84,146.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,146.68/379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.95

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