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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.20, 591.19 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.20, 591.19 and 159.91 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.20 : 591.19 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.20/591.19 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.20x = 591.19 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.20x = 94,535.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,535.32/394.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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