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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.98, 588.17 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.98, 588.17 and 148.68 is: 223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.98 : 588.17 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.98/588.17 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.98x = 588.17 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.98x = 87,449.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,449.49/391.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.10

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