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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.10, 586.68 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.10, 586.68 and 159.91 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.10 : 586.68 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.10/586.68 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.10x = 586.68 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.10x = 93,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,813.93/391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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