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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 588.14 and 197.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 588.14 and 197.02 is: 295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 588.14 = 197.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/588.14 = 197.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 588.14 × 197.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 115,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,875.34/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.43

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