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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.22, 585.53 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.22, 585.53 and 146.75 is: 220.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.22 : 585.53 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.22/585.53 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.22x = 585.53 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.22x = 85,923.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,923.42/390.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.19

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