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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.29, 585.43 and 159.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.29, 585.43 and 159.13 is: 238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.29 : 585.43 = 159.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.29/585.43 = 159.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.29x = 585.43 × 159.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.29x = 93,158.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,158.41/390.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.69

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