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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.69, 589.03 and 118.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.69, 589.03 and 118.78 is: 178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.69 : 589.03 = 118.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.69/589.03 = 118.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.69x = 589.03 × 118.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.69x = 69,965.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,965.62/392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.17

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