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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.47, 586.77 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.47, 586.77 and 147.81 is: 221.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.47 : 586.77 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.47/586.77 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.47x = 586.77 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.47x = 86,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,730.47/391.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.55

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