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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.73, 590.61 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.73, 590.61 and 150.27 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.73 : 590.61 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.73/590.61 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.73x = 590.61 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.73x = 88,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,750.96/393.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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