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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.14, 585.38 and 159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.14, 585.38 and 159.20 is: 238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.14 : 585.38 = 159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.14/585.38 = 159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.14x = 585.38 × 159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.14x = 93,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,192.50/390.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.87

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