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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.12, 591.29 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.12, 591.29 and 150.52 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.12 : 591.29 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.12/591.29 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.12x = 591.29 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.12x = 89,000.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,000.97/394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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