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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.30, 586.86 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.30, 586.86 and 147.76 is: 221.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.30 : 586.86 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.30/586.86 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.30x = 586.86 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.30x = 86,712.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,712.41/391.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.60

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