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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 569.18 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 569.18 and 148.53 is: 222.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 569.18 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/569.18 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 569.18 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 84,540.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,540.31/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.70

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