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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.22, 588.51 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.22, 588.51 and 175.86 is: 263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.22 : 588.51 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.22/588.51 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.22x = 588.51 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.22x = 103,495.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,495.37/392.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.87

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