Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 588 and 99.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 392.02, 588 and 99.52 is: 149.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
392.02 : 588 = 99.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
392.02/588 = 99.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
392.02x = 588 × 99.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
392.02x = 58,517.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,517.76/392.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149.27
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