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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.87, 586.29 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.87, 586.29 and 147.39 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.87 : 586.29 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.87/586.29 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.87x = 586.29 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.87x = 86,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,413.28/390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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