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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.80, 586.06 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.80, 586.06 and 159.63 is: 239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.80 : 586.06 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.80/586.06 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.80x = 586.06 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.80x = 93,552.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,552.76/390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.39

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