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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.04, 588.08 and 118.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.04, 588.08 and 118.14 is: 177.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.04 : 588.08 = 118.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.04/588.08 = 118.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.04x = 588.08 × 118.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.04x = 69,475.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,475.77/392.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.22

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