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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.26, 586.82 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.26, 586.82 and 147.79 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.26 : 586.82 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.26/586.82 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.26x = 586.82 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.26x = 86,726.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,726.13/391.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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