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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.03, 588.12 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.03, 588.12 and 118.15 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.03 : 588.12 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.03/588.12 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.03x = 588.12 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.03x = 69,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,483.44/392.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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