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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.61, 588.92 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.61, 588.92 and 118.68 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.61 : 588.92 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.61/588.92 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.61x = 588.92 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.61x = 69,895.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,895.53/392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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