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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.65, 590.76 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.65, 590.76 and 147.08 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.65 : 590.76 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.65/590.76 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.65x = 590.76 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.65x = 86,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,888.98/393.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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