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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.16, 568.40 and 148.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.16, 568.40 and 148.00 is: 221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.16 : 568.40 = 148.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.16/568.40 = 148.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.16x = 568.40 × 148.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.16x = 84,120.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,120.73/379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.86

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