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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.92, 585.86 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.92, 585.86 and 147.33 is: 220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.92 : 585.86 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.92/585.86 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.92x = 585.86 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.92x = 86,314.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,314.02/390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.80

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