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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.10, 586.56 and 117.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.10, 586.56 and 117.19 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.10 : 586.56 = 117.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.10/586.56 = 117.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.10x = 586.56 × 117.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.10x = 68,736.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,736.03/391.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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