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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.09, 592.92 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.09, 592.92 and 148.52 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.09 : 592.92 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.09/592.92 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.09x = 592.92 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.09x = 88,057.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,057.51/395.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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