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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.78, 590.75 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.78, 590.75 and 159.53 is: 239.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.78 : 590.75 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.78/590.75 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.78x = 590.75 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.78x = 94,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,238.60/393.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.32

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