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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.08, 586.13 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.08, 586.13 and 159.71 is: 239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.08 : 586.13 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.08/586.13 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.08x = 586.13 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.08x = 93,607.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,607.09/391.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.36

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