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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.90, 590.89 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.90, 590.89 and 119.99 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.90 : 590.89 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.90/590.89 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.90x = 590.89 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.90x = 70,900.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,900.89/393.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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