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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 570.04 and 148.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 570.04 and 148.86 is: 223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 570.04 = 148.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/570.04 = 148.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 570.04 × 148.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 84,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,856.15/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.35

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