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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.32, 585.26 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.32, 585.26 and 146.75 is: 220.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.32 : 585.26 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.32/585.26 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.32x = 585.26 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.32x = 85,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,883.80/390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.04

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