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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.80, 593.54 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.80, 593.54 and 148.97 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.80 : 593.54 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.80/593.54 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.80x = 593.54 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.80x = 88,419.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,419.65/395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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