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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.49, 588.49 and 197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.49, 588.49 and 197.26 is: 295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.49 : 588.49 = 197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.49/588.49 = 197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.49x = 588.49 × 197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.49x = 116,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,083.57/392.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.76

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