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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 585 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 585 and 159.06 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 585 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/585 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 585 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 93,050.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,050.10/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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