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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.88, 570.07 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.88, 570.07 and 148.76 is: 223.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.88 : 570.07 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.88/570.07 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.88x = 570.07 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.88x = 84,804.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,804.67/379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.24

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