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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.51, 588.42 and 197.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.51, 588.42 and 197.26 is: 295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.51 : 588.42 = 197.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.51/588.42 = 197.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.51x = 588.42 × 197.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.51x = 116,070.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,070.26/392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.71

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