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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.74, 588.86 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.74, 588.86 and 197.51 is: 296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.74 : 588.86 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.74/588.86 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.74x = 588.86 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.74x = 116,305.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,305.74/392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.14

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