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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.21, 588.39 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.21, 588.39 and 118.32 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.21 : 588.39 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.21/588.39 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.21x = 588.39 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.21x = 69,618.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,618.30/392.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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