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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.55, 590.37 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.55, 590.37 and 150.13 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.55 : 590.37 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.55/590.37 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.55x = 590.37 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.55x = 88,632.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,632.25/393.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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