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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.84, 586.16 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.84, 586.16 and 116.86 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.84 : 586.16 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.84/586.16 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.84x = 586.16 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.84x = 68,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,498.66/390.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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