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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.00, 570 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.00, 570 and 148.91 is: 223.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.00 : 570 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.00/570 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.00x = 570 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.00x = 84,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,875.85/380.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.36

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