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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.01, 569.90 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.01, 569.90 and 148.89 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.01 : 569.90 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.01/569.90 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.01x = 569.90 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.01x = 84,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,852.41/380.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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