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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.25, 590.76 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.25, 590.76 and 150.65 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.25 : 590.76 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.25/590.76 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.25x = 590.76 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.25x = 88,995.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,995.04/394.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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