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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.16, 585.12 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.16, 585.12 and 146.72 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.16 : 585.12 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.16/585.12 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.16x = 585.12 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.16x = 85,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,848.81/390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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