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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.99, 589.74 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.99, 589.74 and 149.52 is: 224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.99 : 589.74 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.99/589.74 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.99x = 589.74 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.99x = 88,177.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,177.86/392.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.38

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