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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.19, 591.53 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.19, 591.53 and 150.74 is: 226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.19 : 591.53 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.19/591.53 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.19x = 591.53 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.19x = 89,167.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,167.23/394.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.20

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