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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.94, 589.52 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.94, 589.52 and 119.04 is: 178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.94 : 589.52 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.94/589.52 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.94x = 589.52 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.94x = 70,176.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,176.46/392.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.59

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