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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 587.98 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.02, 587.98 and 118.04 is: 177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.02 : 587.98 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.02/587.98 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.02x = 587.98 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.02x = 69,405.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,405.16/392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.04

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