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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 589.52 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 589.52 and 119.03 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 589.52 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/589.52 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 589.52 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 70,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,170.57/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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