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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.51, 569.58 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.51, 569.58 and 148.57 is: 222.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.51 : 569.58 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.51/569.58 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.51x = 569.58 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.51x = 84,622.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,622.50/379.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.98

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