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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.96, 586.14 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.96, 586.14 and 147.45 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.96 : 586.14 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.96/586.14 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.96x = 586.14 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.96x = 86,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,427.99/390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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