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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.76, 585.89 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.76, 585.89 and 159.38 is: 238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.76 : 585.89 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.76/585.89 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.76x = 585.89 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.76x = 93,381.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,381.01/390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.97

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