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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.04, 586.52 and 159.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.04, 586.52 and 159.94 is: 239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.04 : 586.52 = 159.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.04/586.52 = 159.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.04x = 586.52 × 159.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.04x = 93,808.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,808.01/391.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.89

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