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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.14, 569.64 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.14, 569.64 and 148.79 is: 222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.14 : 569.64 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.14/569.64 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.14x = 569.64 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.14x = 84,756.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,756.74/380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.96

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