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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.74, 590.84 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.74, 590.84 and 150.20 is: 225.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.74 : 590.84 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.74/590.84 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.74x = 590.84 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.74x = 88,744.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,744.17/393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.39

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