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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.67, 589.05 and 149.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.67, 589.05 and 149.13 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.67 : 589.05 = 149.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.67/589.05 = 149.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.67x = 589.05 × 149.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.67x = 87,845.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,845.03/392.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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