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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.79, 587.69 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.79, 587.69 and 148.28 is: 222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.79 : 587.69 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.79/587.69 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.79x = 587.69 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.79x = 87,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,138.99/391.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.42

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