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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.52, 586.74 and 147.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.52, 586.74 and 147.91 is: 221.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.52 : 586.74 = 147.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.52/586.74 = 147.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.52x = 586.74 × 147.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.52x = 86,784.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,784.71/391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.66

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