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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.40, 588.68 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.40, 588.68 and 148.92 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.40 : 588.68 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.40/588.68 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.40x = 588.68 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.40x = 87,666.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,666.23/392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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