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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.59, 589.94 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.59, 589.94 and 198.28 is: 297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.59 : 589.94 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.59/589.94 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.59x = 589.94 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.59x = 116,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,973.30/393.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.20

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