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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.91, 590.91 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.91, 590.91 and 150.40 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.91 : 590.91 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.91/590.91 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.91x = 590.91 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.91x = 88,872.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,872.86/393.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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