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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.26, 591.50 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.26, 591.50 and 150.81 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.26 : 591.50 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.26/591.50 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.26x = 591.50 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.26x = 89,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,200.40/394.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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