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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.83, 589.17 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.83, 589.17 and 149.28 is: 223.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.83 : 589.17 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.83/589.17 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.83x = 589.17 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.83x = 87,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,948.35/392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.88

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