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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.76, 588.96 and 197.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.76, 588.96 and 197.70 is: 296.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.76 : 588.96 = 197.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.76/588.96 = 197.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.76x = 588.96 × 197.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.76x = 116,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,437.39/392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.46

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