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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.63, 585.95 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.63, 585.95 and 102.07 is: 153.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.63 : 585.95 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.63/585.95 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.63x = 585.95 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.63x = 59,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,807.92/390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.11

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