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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.28, 587.61 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.28, 587.61 and 199.50 is: 298.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.28 : 587.61 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.28/587.61 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.28x = 587.61 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.28x = 117,228.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,228.20/392.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.84

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