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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.93, 586.54 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.93, 586.54 and 159.77 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.93 : 586.54 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.93/586.54 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.93x = 586.54 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.93x = 93,713.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,713.16/390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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