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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.18, 585.36 and 146.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.18, 585.36 and 146.77 is: 220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.18 : 585.36 = 146.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.18/585.36 = 146.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.18x = 585.36 × 146.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.18x = 85,913.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,913.29/390.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.19

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