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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.62, 588.96 and 118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.62, 588.96 and 118.70 is: 178.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.62 : 588.96 = 118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.62/588.96 = 118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.62x = 588.96 × 118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.62x = 69,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,909.55/392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.06

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