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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.11, 586.75 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.11, 586.75 and 147.64 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.11 : 586.75 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.11/586.75 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.11x = 586.75 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.11x = 86,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,627.77/391.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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