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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.32, 587.96 and 197.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.32, 587.96 and 197.32 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.32 : 587.96 = 197.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.32/587.96 = 197.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.32x = 587.96 × 197.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.32x = 116,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,016.27/392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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