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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 574.16 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 574.16 and 148.50 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 574.16 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/574.16 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 574.16 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 85,262.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,262.02/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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