Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.99, 588 and 118.09
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 391.99, 588 and 118.09 is: 177.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391.99 : 588 = 118.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391.99/588 = 118.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391.99x = 588 × 118.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391.99x = 69,436.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,436.92/391.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 177.14
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