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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.63, 585.96 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.63, 585.96 and 147.12 is: 220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.63 : 585.96 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.63/585.96 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.63x = 585.96 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.63x = 86,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,206.44/390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.69

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