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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.76, 586.14 and 147.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.76, 586.14 and 147.27 is: 220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.76 : 586.14 = 147.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.76/586.14 = 147.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.76x = 586.14 × 147.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.76x = 86,320.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,320.84/390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.91

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