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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.58, 588.79 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.58, 588.79 and 149.02 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.58 : 588.79 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.58/588.79 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.58x = 588.79 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.58x = 87,741.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,741.49/392.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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