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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.91, 589.40 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.91, 589.40 and 149.45 is: 224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.91 : 589.40 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.91/589.40 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.91x = 589.40 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.91x = 88,082.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,082.14/392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.18

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