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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.78, 569.62 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.78, 569.62 and 148.83 is: 223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.78 : 569.62 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.78/569.62 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.78x = 569.62 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.78x = 84,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,779.82/379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.23

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