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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.08, 588.04 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.08, 588.04 and 148.52 is: 222.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.08 : 588.04 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.08/588.04 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.08x = 588.04 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.08x = 87,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,335.70/392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.75

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