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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.15, 588 and 148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.15, 588 and 148.69 is: 222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.15 : 588 = 148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.15/588 = 148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.15x = 588 × 148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.15x = 87,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,429.72/392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.95

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