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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.67, 590.28 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.67, 590.28 and 150.06 is: 225.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.67 : 590.28 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.67/590.28 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.67x = 590.28 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.67x = 88,577.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,577.42/393.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.00

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