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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.89, 586.15 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.89, 586.15 and 116.88 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.89 : 586.15 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.89/586.15 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.89x = 586.15 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.89x = 68,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,509.21/390.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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