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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.16, 589.62 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.16, 589.62 and 149.74 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.16 : 589.62 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.16/589.62 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.16x = 589.62 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.16x = 88,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,289.70/393.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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