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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.17, 570.14 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.17, 570.14 and 149.09 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.17 : 570.14 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.17/570.14 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.17x = 570.14 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.17x = 85,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,002.34/380.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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