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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.14, 568.59 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.14, 568.59 and 148.01 is: 221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.14 : 568.59 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.14/568.59 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.14x = 568.59 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.14x = 84,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,157.01/379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.97

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