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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.60, 588.88 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.60, 588.88 and 149.12 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.60 : 588.88 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.60/588.88 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.60x = 588.88 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.60x = 87,813.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,813.79/392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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