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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.82, 585.99 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.82, 585.99 and 159.52 is: 239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.82 : 585.99 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.82/585.99 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.82x = 585.99 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.82x = 93,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,477.12/390.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.18

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