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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.59, 586.98 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.59, 586.98 and 148.01 is: 221.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.59 : 586.98 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.59/586.98 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.59x = 586.98 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.59x = 86,878.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,878.91/391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.86

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