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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.56, 588.98 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.56, 588.98 and 149.16 is: 223.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.56 : 588.98 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.56/588.98 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.56x = 588.98 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.56x = 87,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,852.26/392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.79

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