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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.89, 588.96 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.89, 588.96 and 149.23 is: 223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.89 : 588.96 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.89/588.96 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.89x = 588.96 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.89x = 87,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,890.50/392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.70

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