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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.27, 585.21 and 146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.27, 585.21 and 146.67 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.27 : 585.21 = 146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.27/585.21 = 146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.27x = 585.21 × 146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.27x = 85,832.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,832.75/390.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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