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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.39, 568.89 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.39, 568.89 and 148.10 is: 222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.39 : 568.89 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.39/568.89 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.39x = 568.89 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.39x = 84,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,249.02/379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.07

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