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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.72, 586.02 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.72, 586.02 and 147.12 is: 220.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.72 : 586.02 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.72/586.02 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.72x = 586.02 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.72x = 86,215.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,215.26/390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.66

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