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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.63, 585.96 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.63, 585.96 and 102.06 is: 153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.63 : 585.96 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.63/585.96 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.63x = 585.96 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.63x = 59,803.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,803.08/390.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.09

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