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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.91, 586.26 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.91, 586.26 and 116.93 is: 175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.91 : 586.26 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.91/586.26 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.91x = 586.26 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.91x = 68,551.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,551.38/390.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.36

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