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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.86, 586.32 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.86, 586.32 and 147.44 is: 221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.86 : 586.32 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.86/586.32 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.86x = 586.32 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.86x = 86,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,447.02/390.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.17

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