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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.15, 570.12 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.15, 570.12 and 148.88 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.15 : 570.12 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.15/570.12 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.15x = 570.12 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.15x = 84,876.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,876.62/380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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