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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.98, 589.27 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.98, 589.27 and 149.32 is: 223.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.98 : 589.27 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.98/589.27 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.98x = 589.27 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.98x = 87,989.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,989.80/392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.90

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