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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.33, 586.86 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.33, 586.86 and 147.84 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.33 : 586.86 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.33/586.86 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.33x = 586.86 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.33x = 86,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,761.38/391.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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