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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.17, 585.23 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.17, 585.23 and 146.66 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.17 : 585.23 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.17/585.23 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.17x = 585.23 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.17x = 85,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,829.46/390.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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