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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.85, 588.87 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.85, 588.87 and 149.04 is: 223.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.85 : 588.87 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.85/588.87 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.85x = 588.87 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.85x = 87,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,765.18/392.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.41

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