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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.30, 586.96 and 117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.30, 586.96 and 117.40 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.30 : 586.96 = 117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.30/586.96 = 117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.30x = 586.96 × 117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.30x = 68,906.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,906.17/391.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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