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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.51, 592.89 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.51, 592.89 and 148.58 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.51 : 592.89 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.51/592.89 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.51x = 592.89 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.51x = 88,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,091.60/395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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