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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.83, 586.08 and 147.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.83, 586.08 and 147.21 is: 220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.83 : 586.08 = 147.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.83/586.08 = 147.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.83x = 586.08 × 147.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.83x = 86,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,276.84/390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.75

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