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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.55, 588.93 and 197.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.55, 588.93 and 197.31 is: 296.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.55 : 588.93 = 197.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.55/588.93 = 197.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.55x = 588.93 × 197.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.55x = 116,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,201.78/392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.02

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