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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.98, 586.40 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.98, 586.40 and 147.44 is: 221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.98 : 586.40 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.98/586.40 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.98x = 586.40 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.98x = 86,458.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,458.82/390.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.13

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