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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.99, 589.46 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.99, 589.46 and 149.40 is: 224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.99 : 589.46 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.99/589.46 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.99x = 589.46 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.99x = 88,064.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,064.58/392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.09

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