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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.65, 591.99 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.65, 591.99 and 151.14 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.65 : 591.99 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.65/591.99 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.65x = 591.99 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.65x = 89,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,473.37/394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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