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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.04, 584.96 and 116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.04, 584.96 and 116.14 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.04 : 584.96 = 116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.04/584.96 = 116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.04x = 584.96 × 116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.04x = 67,937.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,937.25/390.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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