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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.14, 589.49 and 149.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.14, 589.49 and 149.51 is: 224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.14 : 589.49 = 149.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.14/589.49 = 149.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.14x = 589.49 × 149.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.14x = 88,133.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,133.90/393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.18

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