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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.84, 586.28 and 147.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.84, 586.28 and 147.34 is: 221.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 586.28 = 147.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/586.28 = 147.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 586.28 × 147.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 86,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,382.50/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.02

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