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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.82, 588.96 and 149.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.82, 588.96 and 149.22 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.82 : 588.96 = 149.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.82/588.96 = 149.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.82x = 588.96 × 149.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.82x = 87,884.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,884.61/392.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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