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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.34, 588.75 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.34, 588.75 and 149.04 is: 223.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.34 : 588.75 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.34/588.75 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.34x = 588.75 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.34x = 87,747.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,747.30/392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.65

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