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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 571.20 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 571.20 and 149.74 is: 224.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 571.20 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/571.20 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 571.20 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 85,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,531.49/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.54

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