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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.39, 589.74 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.39, 589.74 and 150.09 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.39 : 589.74 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.39/589.74 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.39x = 589.74 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.39x = 88,514.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,514.08/393.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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