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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.42, 588.46 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.42, 588.46 and 197.25 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.42 : 588.46 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.42/588.46 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.42x = 588.46 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.42x = 116,073.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,073.74/392.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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