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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.57, 585.67 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.57, 585.67 and 146.94 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.57 : 585.67 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.57/585.67 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.57x = 585.67 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.57x = 86,058.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,058.35/390.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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