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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.63, 585.80 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.63, 585.80 and 159.40 is: 239.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.63 : 585.80 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.63/585.80 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.63x = 585.80 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.63x = 93,373.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,373.59/390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.03

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