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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.01, 587.71 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.01, 587.71 and 194.23 is: 291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.01 : 587.71 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.01/587.71 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.01x = 587.71 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.01x = 114,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,150.91/392.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.19

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