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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.52, 588.60 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.52, 588.60 and 149.04 is: 223.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.52 : 588.60 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.52/588.60 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.52x = 588.60 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.52x = 87,724.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,724.94/392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.49

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