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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.22, 591.25 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.22, 591.25 and 116.54 is: 174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.22 : 591.25 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.22/591.25 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.22x = 591.25 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.22x = 68,904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,904.28/394.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.79

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