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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.29, 586.92 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.29, 586.92 and 147.82 is: 221.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.29 : 586.92 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.29/586.92 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.29x = 586.92 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.29x = 86,758.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,758.51/391.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.72

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