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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.46, 586.88 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.46, 586.88 and 147.96 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.46 : 586.88 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.46/586.88 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.46x = 586.88 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.46x = 86,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,834.76/391.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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