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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.41, 585.69 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.41, 585.69 and 146.92 is: 220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.41 : 585.69 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.41/585.69 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.41x = 585.69 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.41x = 86,045.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,045.91/390.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.40

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