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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.62, 588.12 and 197.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.62, 588.12 and 197.01 is: 295.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.62 : 588.12 = 197.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.62/588.12 = 197.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.62x = 588.12 × 197.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.62x = 115,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,865.52/392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.11

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