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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.06, 585.34 and 146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.06, 585.34 and 146.57 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.06 : 585.34 = 146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.06/585.34 = 146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.06x = 585.34 × 146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.06x = 85,789.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,789.99/390.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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