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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 588.04 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.02, 588.04 and 118.13 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.02 : 588.04 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.02/588.04 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.02x = 588.04 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.02x = 69,461.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,461.93/392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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