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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.83, 590.60 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.83, 590.60 and 116.13 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.83 : 590.60 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.83/590.60 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.83x = 590.60 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.83x = 68,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,588.88/393.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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