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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.79, 590.78 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.79, 590.78 and 119.88 is: 179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.79 : 590.78 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.79/590.78 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.79x = 590.78 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.79x = 70,822.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,822.71/393.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.85

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