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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.34, 593.25 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.34, 593.25 and 148.73 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.34 : 593.25 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.34/593.25 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.34x = 593.25 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.34x = 88,231.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,231.11/395.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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