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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.39, 588.15 and 196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.39, 588.15 and 196.92 is: 295.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.39 : 588.15 = 196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.39/588.15 = 196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.39x = 588.15 × 196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.39x = 115,816.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,816.29/392.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.16

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