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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 585.12 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 585.12 and 146.64 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 585.12 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/585.12 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 585.12 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 85,802.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,802.00/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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