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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.89, 569.88 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.89, 569.88 and 148.73 is: 223.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.89 : 569.88 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.89/569.88 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.89x = 569.88 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.89x = 84,758.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,758.25/379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.11

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