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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.09, 570.11 and 148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.09, 570.11 and 148.94 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.09 : 570.11 = 148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.09/570.11 = 148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.09x = 570.11 × 148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.09x = 84,908.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,908.59/380.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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