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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.88, 586.28 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.88, 586.28 and 147.40 is: 221.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.88 : 586.28 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.88/586.28 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.88x = 586.28 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.88x = 86,417.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,417.67/390.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.08

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