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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.83, 587.64 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.83, 587.64 and 148.29 is: 222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.83 : 587.64 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.83/587.64 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.83x = 587.64 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.83x = 87,141.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,141.14/391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.40

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