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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.92, 588.14 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.92, 588.14 and 199.68 is: 299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.92 : 588.14 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.92/588.14 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.92x = 588.14 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.92x = 117,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,438.46/391.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.65

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