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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.98, 589.61 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.98, 589.61 and 149.50 is: 224.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.98 : 589.61 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.98/589.61 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.98x = 589.61 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.98x = 88,146.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,146.70/392.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.30

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