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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.88, 589.62 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.88, 589.62 and 149.46 is: 224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 589.62 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/589.62 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 589.62 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 88,124.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,124.61/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.30

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