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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.06, 589.70 and 149.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.06, 589.70 and 149.46 is: 224.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.06 : 589.70 = 149.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.06/589.70 = 149.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.06x = 589.70 × 149.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.06x = 88,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,133.60/393.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.22

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