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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.65, 585.93 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.65, 585.93 and 102.11 is: 153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.65 : 585.93 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.65/585.93 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.65x = 585.93 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.65x = 59,827.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,827.34/390.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.15

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