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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.41, 590.14 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.41, 590.14 and 149.96 is: 224.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.41 : 590.14 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.41/590.14 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.41x = 590.14 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.41x = 88,496.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,496.84/393.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.95

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