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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.27, 568.82 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.27, 568.82 and 148.08 is: 222.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.27 : 568.82 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.27/568.82 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.27x = 568.82 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.27x = 84,230.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,230.13/379.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.09

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