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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.93, 586.29 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.93, 586.29 and 147.30 is: 220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.93 : 586.29 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.93/586.29 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.93x = 586.29 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.93x = 86,360.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,360.52/390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.91

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