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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.14, 587.87 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.14, 587.87 and 148.84 is: 223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.14 : 587.87 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.14/587.87 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.14x = 587.87 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.14x = 87,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,494.89/392.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.12

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