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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.59, 587.48 and 148.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.59, 587.48 and 148.11 is: 222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.59 : 587.48 = 148.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.59/587.48 = 148.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.59x = 587.48 × 148.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.59x = 87,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,010.92/391.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.20

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