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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.53, 587.28 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.53, 587.28 and 148.08 is: 222.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.53 : 587.28 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.53/587.28 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.53x = 587.28 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.53x = 86,964.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,964.42/391.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.11

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