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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.74, 589.19 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.74, 589.19 and 149.29 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.74 : 589.19 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.74/589.19 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.74x = 589.19 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.74x = 87,957.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,957.96/392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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