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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.85, 586.16 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.85, 586.16 and 147.32 is: 220.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.85 : 586.16 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.85/586.16 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.85x = 586.16 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.85x = 86,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,352.59/390.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.94

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