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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.52, 592.89 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.52, 592.89 and 148.54 is: 222.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.52 : 592.89 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.52/592.89 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.52x = 592.89 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.52x = 88,067.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,067.88/395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.66

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