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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.06, 587.99 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.06, 587.99 and 118.08 is: 177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.06 : 587.99 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.06/587.99 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.06x = 587.99 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.06x = 69,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,426.92/392.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.08

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