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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 570.66 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 570.66 and 149.27 is: 223.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 570.66 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/570.66 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 570.66 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 85,183.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,183.23/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.75

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