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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 574.40 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 574.40 and 148.73 is: 223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 574.40 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/574.40 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 574.40 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 85,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,426.90/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.10

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