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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.76, 596.54 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.76, 596.54 and 192.22 is: 288.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.76 : 596.54 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.76/596.54 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.76x = 596.54 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.76x = 114,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,662.98/397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.28

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