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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.12, 588.10 and 196.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.12, 588.10 and 196.91 is: 295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.12 : 588.10 = 196.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.12/588.10 = 196.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.12x = 588.10 × 196.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.12x = 115,802.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,802.77/392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.32

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