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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.03, 584.70 and 146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.03, 584.70 and 146.71 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.03 : 584.70 = 146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.03/584.70 = 146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.03x = 584.70 × 146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.03x = 85,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,781.34/390.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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