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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.22, 590.03 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.22, 590.03 and 149.75 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.22 : 590.03 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.22/590.03 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.22x = 590.03 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.22x = 88,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,353.86/393.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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