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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.58, 585.80 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.58, 585.80 and 147.02 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.58 : 585.80 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.58/585.80 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.58x = 585.80 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.58x = 86,125.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,125.05/390.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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