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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 593.10 and 151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 593.10 and 151.98 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 593.10 = 151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/593.10 = 151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 593.10 × 151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 90,141.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,141.69/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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