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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.10, 585.38 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.10, 585.38 and 146.62 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.10 : 585.38 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.10/585.38 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.10x = 585.38 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.10x = 85,828.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,828.42/390.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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