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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.97, 593.70 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.97, 593.70 and 149.07 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.97 : 593.70 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.97/593.70 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.97x = 593.70 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.97x = 88,502.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,502.86/395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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