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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.98, 589.52 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.98, 589.52 and 149.57 is: 224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.98 : 589.52 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.98/589.52 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.98x = 589.52 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.98x = 88,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,175.23/392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.38

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