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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.63, 593 and 148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.63, 593 and 148.60 is: 222.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.63 : 593 = 148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.63/593 = 148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.63x = 593 × 148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.63x = 88,116.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,116.84/395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.73

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