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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.37, 585.52 and 146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.37, 585.52 and 146.87 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.37 : 585.52 = 146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.37/585.52 = 146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.37x = 585.52 × 146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.37x = 85,995.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,995.32/390.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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