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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.89, 590.49 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.89, 590.49 and 150.59 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.89 : 590.49 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.89/590.49 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.89x = 590.49 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.89x = 88,918.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,918.94/393.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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