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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.83, 586.12 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.83, 586.12 and 159.66 is: 239.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.83 : 586.12 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.83/586.12 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.83x = 586.12 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.83x = 93,579.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,579.92/390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.44

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