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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.85, 569.82 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.85, 569.82 and 148.76 is: 223.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.85 : 569.82 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.85/569.82 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.85x = 569.82 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.85x = 84,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,766.42/379.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.16

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