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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 570 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 570 and 148.90 is: 223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 570 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/570 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 570 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 84,873
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,873/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.35

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