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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.31, 588.26 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.31, 588.26 and 118.37 is: 177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.31 : 588.26 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.31/588.26 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.31x = 588.26 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.31x = 69,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,634.10/392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.50

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