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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.16, 585.18 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.16, 585.18 and 116.28 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.16 : 585.18 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.16/585.18 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.16x = 585.18 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.16x = 68,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,044.73/390.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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