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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.44, 568.89 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.44, 568.89 and 148.14 is: 222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.44 : 568.89 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.44/568.89 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.44x = 568.89 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.44x = 84,275.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,275.36/379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.10

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