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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.84, 586.30 and 159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.84, 586.30 and 159.80 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 586.30 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/586.30 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 586.30 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 93,690.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,690.74/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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