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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 588.89 and 149.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 588.89 and 149.06 is: 223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 588.89 = 149.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/588.89 = 149.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 588.89 × 149.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 87,781.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,781.79/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.53

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