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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394, 591.10 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394, 591.10 and 150.40 is: 225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394 : 591.10 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394/591.10 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394x = 591.10 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394x = 88,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,901.44/394
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.64

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