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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 586.49 and 147.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 586.49 and 147.51 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 586.49 = 147.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/586.49 = 147.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 586.49 × 147.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 86,512.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,512.40/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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