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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.46, 586.99 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.46, 586.99 and 147.86 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.46 : 586.99 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.46/586.99 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.46x = 586.99 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.46x = 86,788.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,788.67/391.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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