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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.44, 589.81 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.44, 589.81 and 150.13 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.44 : 589.81 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.44/589.81 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.44x = 589.81 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.44x = 88,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,548.18/393.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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