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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.71, 590.49 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.71, 590.49 and 150.12 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.71 : 590.49 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.71/590.49 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.71x = 590.49 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.71x = 88,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,644.36/393.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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