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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.43, 588.61 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.43, 588.61 and 114.81 is: 172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.43 : 588.61 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.43/588.61 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.43x = 588.61 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.43x = 67,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,578.31/392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.20

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