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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.40, 585.52 and 146.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.40, 585.52 and 146.86 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.40 : 585.52 = 146.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.40/585.52 = 146.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.40x = 585.52 × 146.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.40x = 85,987.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,987.64/390.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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