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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.47, 585.69 and 147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.47, 585.69 and 147.01 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.47 : 585.69 = 147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.47/585.69 = 147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.47x = 585.69 × 147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.47x = 86,100.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,100.82/390.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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