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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.66, 588.62 and 200.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.66, 588.62 and 200.06 is: 299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.66 : 588.62 = 200.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.66/588.62 = 200.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.66x = 588.62 × 200.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.66x = 117,759.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,759.32/392.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.90

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