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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.14, 590.97 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.14, 590.97 and 150.51 is: 225.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.14 : 590.97 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.14/590.97 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.14x = 590.97 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.14x = 88,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,946.89/394.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.67

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