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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.57, 586.17 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.57, 586.17 and 147.12 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.57 : 586.17 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.57/586.17 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.57x = 586.17 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.57x = 86,237.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,237.33/390.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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