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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.21, 586.76 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.21, 586.76 and 147.68 is: 221.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.21 : 586.76 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.21/586.76 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.21x = 586.76 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.21x = 86,652.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,652.72/391.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.50

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