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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.20, 568.83 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.20, 568.83 and 148.10 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.20 : 568.83 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.20/568.83 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.20x = 568.83 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.20x = 84,245.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,245.15/379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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