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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.63, 569.46 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.63, 569.46 and 148.51 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.63 : 569.46 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.63/569.46 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.63x = 569.46 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.63x = 84,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,570.50/379.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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