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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 587.90 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.02, 587.90 and 148.48 is: 222.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.02 : 587.90 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.02/587.90 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.02x = 587.90 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.02x = 87,291.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,291.39/392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.67

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