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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.66, 586.10 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.66, 586.10 and 116.75 is: 175.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.66 : 586.10 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.66/586.10 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.66x = 586.10 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.66x = 68,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,423.66/390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.15

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