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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.20, 586.65 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.20, 586.65 and 117.20 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.20 : 586.65 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.20/586.65 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.20x = 586.65 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.20x = 68,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,752.45/391.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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