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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.89, 589.09 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.89, 589.09 and 149.14 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.89 : 589.09 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.89/589.09 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.89x = 589.09 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.89x = 87,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,856.88/392.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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