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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.39, 585.72 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.39, 585.72 and 146.94 is: 220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.39 : 585.72 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.39/585.72 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.39x = 585.72 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.39x = 86,065.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,065.70/390.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.46

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