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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.87, 586.26 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.87, 586.26 and 147.42 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.87 : 586.26 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.87/586.26 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.87x = 586.26 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.87x = 86,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,426.45/390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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