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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.14, 586.68 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.14, 586.68 and 117.22 is: 175.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.14 : 586.68 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.14/586.68 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.14x = 586.68 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.14x = 68,770.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,770.63/391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.82

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