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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.57, 588.82 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.57, 588.82 and 118.66 is: 177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.57 : 588.82 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.57/588.82 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.57x = 588.82 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.57x = 69,869.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,869.38/392.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.98

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