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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.17, 592.75 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.17, 592.75 and 151.86 is: 227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.17 : 592.75 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.17/592.75 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.17x = 592.75 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.17x = 90,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,015.02/395.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.79

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