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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.10, 588.26 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.10, 588.26 and 118.20 is: 177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.10 : 588.26 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.10/588.26 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.10x = 588.26 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.10x = 69,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,532.33/392.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.33

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