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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.91, 589.02 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.91, 589.02 and 149.27 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.91 : 589.02 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.91/589.02 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.91x = 589.02 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.91x = 87,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,924.49/392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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