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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.39, 588.74 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.39, 588.74 and 149.12 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.39 : 588.74 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.39/588.74 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.39x = 588.74 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.39x = 87,792.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,792.91/392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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