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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.21, 568.73 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.21, 568.73 and 148.02 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.21 : 568.73 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.21/568.73 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.21x = 568.73 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.21x = 84,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,182.67/379.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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