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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.61, 570.60 and 149.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.61, 570.60 and 149.39 is: 223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.61 : 570.60 = 149.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.61/570.60 = 149.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.61x = 570.60 × 149.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.61x = 85,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,239.08/380.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.95

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