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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.89, 586.67 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.89, 586.67 and 159.90 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.89 : 586.67 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.89/586.67 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.89x = 586.67 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.89x = 93,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,808.53/390.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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