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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.49, 588.90 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.49, 588.90 and 149.08 is: 223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.49 : 588.90 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.49/588.90 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.49x = 588.90 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.49x = 87,793.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,793.95/392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.69

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