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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.93, 571.49 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.93, 571.49 and 149.88 is: 224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.93 : 571.49 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.93/571.49 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.93x = 571.49 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.93x = 85,654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,654.17/380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.86

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