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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.12, 584.73 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.12, 584.73 and 146.49 is: 219.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.12 : 584.73 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.12/584.73 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.12x = 584.73 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.12x = 85,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,657.10/390.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.57

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