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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.55, 588.92 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.55, 588.92 and 118.64 is: 177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.55 : 588.92 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.55/588.92 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.55x = 588.92 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.55x = 69,865.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,865.93/392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.98

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