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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.72, 569.25 and 148.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.72, 569.25 and 148.45 is: 222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.72 : 569.25 = 148.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.72/569.25 = 148.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.72x = 569.25 × 148.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.72x = 84,505.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,505.16/379.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.55

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