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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.20, 591.27 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.20, 591.27 and 150.66 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.20 : 591.27 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.20/591.27 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.20x = 591.27 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.20x = 89,080.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,080.74/394.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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