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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.39, 592.74 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.39, 592.74 and 152.09 is: 228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.39 : 592.74 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.39/592.74 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.39x = 592.74 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.39x = 90,149.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,149.83/395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.00

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