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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.90, 590.60 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.90, 590.60 and 150.26 is: 225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.90 : 590.60 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.90/590.60 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.90x = 590.60 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.90x = 88,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,743.56/393.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.29

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