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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.10, 584.92 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.10, 584.92 and 146.34 is: 219.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.10 : 584.92 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.10/584.92 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.10x = 584.92 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.10x = 85,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,597.19/390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.42

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