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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.53, 585.86 and 159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.53, 585.86 and 159.41 is: 239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.53 : 585.86 = 159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.53/585.86 = 159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.53x = 585.86 × 159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.53x = 93,388.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,388.22/390.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.14

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