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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.54, 587.34 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.54, 587.34 and 148.28 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.54 : 587.34 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.54/587.34 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.54x = 587.34 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.54x = 87,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,090.78/391.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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