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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.49, 586.88 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.49, 586.88 and 147.89 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.49 : 586.88 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.49/586.88 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.49x = 586.88 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.49x = 86,791.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,791.12/391.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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