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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 570.19 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 570.19 and 148.97 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 570.19 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/570.19 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 570.19 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 84,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,942.26/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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