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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.40, 588.60 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.40, 588.60 and 197.40 is: 296.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.40 : 588.60 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.40/588.60 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.40x = 588.60 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.40x = 116,189.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,189.64/392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.10

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