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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.43, 588.65 and 118.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.43, 588.65 and 118.54 is: 177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.43 : 588.65 = 118.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.43/588.65 = 118.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.43x = 588.65 × 118.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.43x = 69,776.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,776.51/392.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.80

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