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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.19, 570.50 and 149.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.19, 570.50 and 149.10 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.19 : 570.50 = 149.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.19/570.50 = 149.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.19x = 570.50 × 149.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.19x = 85,061.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,061.55/380.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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