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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.27, 591 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.27, 591 and 150.73 is: 225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.27 : 591 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.27/591 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.27x = 591 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.27x = 89,081.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,081.43/394.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.94

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