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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.35, 586.99 and 147.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.35, 586.99 and 147.85 is: 221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.35 : 586.99 = 147.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.35/586.99 = 147.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.35x = 586.99 × 147.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.35x = 86,786.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,786.47/391.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.76

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