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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.54, 586.14 and 159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.54, 586.14 and 159.69 is: 239.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.54 : 586.14 = 159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.54/586.14 = 159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.54x = 586.14 × 159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.54x = 93,600.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,600.70/390.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.67

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