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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.43, 579.63 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.43, 579.63 and 148.97 is: 223.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.43 : 579.63 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.43/579.63 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.43x = 579.63 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.43x = 86,347.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,347.48/386.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.45

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