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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.87, 587.68 and 148.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.87, 587.68 and 148.33 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.87 : 587.68 = 148.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.87/587.68 = 148.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.87x = 587.68 × 148.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.87x = 87,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,170.57/391.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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