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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.11, 591.26 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.11, 591.26 and 150.50 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.11 : 591.26 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.11/591.26 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.11x = 591.26 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.11x = 88,984.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,984.63/394.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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