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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.38, 588.50 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.38, 588.50 and 148.88 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.38 : 588.50 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.38/588.50 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.38x = 588.50 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.38x = 87,615.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,615.88/392.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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