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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.96, 569.60 and 149.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.96, 569.60 and 149.05 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.96 : 569.60 = 149.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.96/569.60 = 149.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.96x = 569.60 × 149.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.96x = 84,898.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,898.13/379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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