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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.05, 588.11 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.05, 588.11 and 148.51 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.05 : 588.11 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.05/588.11 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.05x = 588.11 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.05x = 87,336.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,336.53/392.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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