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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.79, 569.70 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.79, 569.70 and 148.79 is: 223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.79 : 569.70 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.79/569.70 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.79x = 569.70 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.79x = 84,762.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,762.81/379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.19

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