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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.71, 585.76 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.71, 585.76 and 147.20 is: 220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.71 : 585.76 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.71/585.76 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.71x = 585.76 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.71x = 86,223.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,223.87/390.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.69

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