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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.69, 586.04 and 102.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.69, 586.04 and 102.13 is: 153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.69 : 586.04 = 102.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.69/586.04 = 102.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.69x = 586.04 × 102.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.69x = 59,848.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,848.82/390.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.19

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