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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.57, 585.89 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.57, 585.89 and 102 is: 153.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.57 : 585.89 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.57/585.89 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.57x = 585.89 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.57x = 59,760.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760.27/390.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.01

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