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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.53, 587.16 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.53, 587.16 and 148.05 is: 222.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.53 : 587.16 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.53/587.16 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.53x = 587.16 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.53x = 86,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,929.04/391.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.02

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