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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.94, 569.54 and 148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.94, 569.54 and 148.66 is: 222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.94 : 569.54 = 148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.94/569.54 = 148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.94x = 569.54 × 148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.94x = 84,666.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,666.76/379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.85

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