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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 588.84 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 588.84 and 194.98 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 588.84 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/588.84 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 588.84 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 114,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,812.02/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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