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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.17, 588.08 and 118.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.17, 588.08 and 118.21 is: 177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.17 : 588.08 = 118.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.17/588.08 = 118.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.17x = 588.08 × 118.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.17x = 69,513.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,513.41/392.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.26

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