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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 588.03 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 588.03 and 148.56 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 588.03 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/588.03 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 588.03 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 87,357.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,357.88/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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