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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.13, 588.34 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.13, 588.34 and 148.70 is: 223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.13 : 588.34 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.13/588.34 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.13x = 588.34 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.13x = 87,486.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,486.16/392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.10

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