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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.56, 588.89 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.56, 588.89 and 118.61 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.56 : 588.89 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.56/588.89 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.56x = 588.89 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.56x = 69,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,847.80/392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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