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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.50, 588.45 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.50, 588.45 and 148.96 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.50 : 588.45 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.50/588.45 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.50x = 588.45 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.50x = 87,652.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,652.57/392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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