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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.18, 585.45 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.18, 585.45 and 146.73 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.18 : 585.45 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.18/585.45 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.18x = 585.45 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.18x = 85,903.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,903.08/390.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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