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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.29, 585.44 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.29, 585.44 and 146.76 is: 220.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.29 : 585.44 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.29/585.44 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.29x = 585.44 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.29x = 85,918.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,918.44/390.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.14

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