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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.27, 570.26 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.27, 570.26 and 149.14 is: 223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.27 : 570.26 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.27/570.26 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.27x = 570.26 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.27x = 85,045.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,045.73/380.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.65

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