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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.15, 588.19 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.15, 588.19 and 118.22 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.15 : 588.19 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.15/588.19 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.15x = 588.19 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.15x = 69,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,532.59/392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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