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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.55, 579.65 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.55, 579.65 and 148.93 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.55 : 579.65 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.55/579.65 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.55x = 579.65 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.55x = 86,325.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,325.08/386.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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